Travelling from New York to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from New York to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA). Explore your options for leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
The timezone in Porto Alegre is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of New York. Salgado Filho International Airport is located in Porto Alegre.
To ensure you get on your flight from New York to POA, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Whether you're hoping to discover a new place on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from New York to POA.
The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kms (30 miles) in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from New York to Salgado Filho International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
74.1% of flights taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from New York to Salgado Filho International Airport. Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is one of the main options between Newark Liberty International Airport and POA.
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kms (15 miles) away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your New York to POA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.3%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From central New York, LGA is around 18 kms (11 miles) away. It takes roughly 25 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour or so if you use public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your New York to Salgado Filho International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near LaGuardia Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights touch down as expected and your trip goes off without a hitch.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
Have a late flight from New York to Salgado Filho International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near POA and get cosy, quick:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Salgado Filho International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Foco or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Porto Alegre and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your New York to Salgado Filho International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
Salgado Filho International Airport to central Porto Alegre is about 4 miles. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
£214 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Salgado Filho International Airport. A return flight starts from £414. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to POA if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Affordable New York to Salgado Filho International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from New York to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
October is when most people book flights from New York to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA). Visit Porto Alegre in May for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a New York to POA plane ticket departing in January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Porto Alegre to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Salgado Filho International Airport in July when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Porto Alegre
After booking your flight from New York to Salgado Filho International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Porto Alegre:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Botanical Gardens, Centro Historico Cultural Santa Casa and Pinacoteca are attractions you won't want to skip in Porto Alegre.
Explore more of Brazil
Pelotas is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Porto Alegre. Around 225 kms (140 miles) away to the south-west, its top attractions include Grande Hotel de Pelotas, Centro histórico de Pelotas and Praça Dom Joaquim.
Around 257 kms (160 miles) west of Porto Alegre, Santa Maria is another essential stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Memorial of Japanese Immigration and Culture, Municipal Park Hills and Calçadão Salvador Isaia.